Manager - Building and Compliance
Job No:
91732
Location:
South West Slopes region, NSW
- Newly created opportunity with growing Local Government
- Flexible 9-day fortnight allowing you to make the most of your free time
- Competitive salary circa $93,000 - $103,000 + super and relocation assistance
About Hilltops Council and the South West Slopes
Hilltops Council was established on May 12, 2016 and includes the former council areas of Boorowa, Harden and Young in New South Wales. Supporting over 20,000 people, Council's highest priority as a new council is to ensure continued and consistent delivery of the many local services valued by these communities.
Hilltops Council is located within the South West Slopes region of NSW which runs from the lower inland slopes of the Great Dividing Range extending from north of Cowra through southern NSW into western Victoria. This is a beautiful part of NSW with wineries, vineyards, cherry orchards and gourmet food shops, just some of the local attractions that draw tourists to the region each year. And located only one and a half hours from Canberra, Young offers a great country lifestyle, just a hop, skip and a jump from the city.
Your new career awaits
Due to recent growth, Hilltops Council has an exciting, newly created opportunity for a Manager - Building and Compliance to join the Sustainable Growth Team on a full-time basis. This is a 35 hrs per week, nine-day fortnight role based at any of Council's service centres.
Reporting to the Director - Sustainable Growth, your primary responsibility will be to manage the provision of building and compliance services to internal and external customers in an efficient, expedient and professional manner to ensure the built and natural environment is maintained and enhanced.
Specific daily duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Conducting inspections and investigations on behalf of Council with respect to health, building, planning and natural environment matters;
- Developing and implementing compliance management systems and programs in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures;
- Preparing briefs of evidence for presentation to Council's legal team and providing evidence when required in Court on behalf of Council;
- Establishing and maintaining systems to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines, legislation and policies;
- Reviewing and managing escalated requests regarding advice and decision within the development approvals and building services functions;
- Conducting comparative benchmarking of development inspect and approval processes and regulatory functions; and
- Supervising 6 direct reports across the Building Services and Compliance teams.
The successful candidate will be tertiary qualified in the building, health, environmental or planning field, or possess recent experience in the investigation of Local Government compliance matters. You will hold NSW Building Professional Board Accreditation (minimum level A2), with demonstrated professional experience involving compliance, building and development control. Strong legislative knowledge, particularly around the Building Code of Australia, will be key to your success.
Council is seeking candidates with well-developed analytical and problem solving skills, as well as the ability to assess competing interests and complex issues to determine the most appropriate course of action. Your interpersonal skills will allow you to collaborative with a variety of stakeholders in order to work toward desired solutions. High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to compile comprehensive reports, will be essential.
Although not essential, Local Government experience would be an advantage in this role, and competency in the use of computer programs is required. The ideal candidate will be a confident, motivated professional, with a firm yet approachable demeanour.
For a full Position Description please click here.
Please note: To be eligible for this role you must hold a current Driver’s License, White Card, and be willing to undertake a standard medical screening.
Why work for Hilltops Council
Hilltops Council is filled with driven, passionate people who have a singular focus to provide the best possible service to the communities in which they operate. They are always on the look-out for like-minded individuals to join their team and offer a highly collaborative and progressive work environment.
As this particular role has been newly created, you'll enjoy the autonomy and freedom to form your position as you see fit!
The successful candidate will be be rewarded with a competitive remuneration circa $93,000 - $103,000 plus super (negotiable with skills and experience). Relocation assistance is negotiable for the right candidate and there is also an option to lease a Council vehicle or, alternatively a vehicle will be available for work-related travel.
Working a 9-day fortnight of 35 hours per week, your hours will usually be flexible so you can take a 3-day weekend and make the most of your time in this beautiful region!
Bring your building and compliance experience to this pivotal management role – Apply Now!
To apply, please fill out the questions below. Make sure to be as detailed as possible when answering, as initial screening will take place based on your answers.
